Locum Tenens Radiation Oncologist

Precision Radiation Oncology; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 240,000 - 314,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel reimbursement

Licensing & credentialing support

Job summary

Precision Radiation Oncology in Rhode Island seeks a board-certified/board-eligible Radiation Oncologist for longer-term locum tenens coverage, with options for full-time or part-time scheduling through June 2027. The role involves evaluating patients, developing personalized treatment plans, and supervising radiation delivery within a collaborative, multidisciplinary oncology team.

Coverage may occur at two of three affiliated facilities, with credentialing, licensing support, and potential

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• US board-certified or board-eligible in Radiation Oncology.
• Active Rhode Island license or eligibility to obtain licensure.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients requiring radiation oncology services.
• Conduct consultations, follow-up visits, and treatment assessments.
• Develop and supervise individualized radiation treatment plans.
• Collaborate with medical oncologists, surgeons, medical physicists, dosimetrists, radiation therapists, and nursing staff.
• Review treatment planning and verify appropriate treatment delivery.
• Monitor patient response to therapy and manage treatment-related side effects.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant medical documentation.
• Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and care coordination activities as needed.

Skills

Board-certified

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Education

MD or DO degree

Residency in Radiation Oncology

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a qualified and compassionate Radiation Oncologist for longer-term, full-time or part-time locum tenens coverage in Rhode Island. This opportunity is ideal for a board-certified or board-eligible physician interested in providing high-quality cancer care while supporting continuity of services for patients undergoing radiation therapy.

The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with our Medical Director of Radiation Oncology and a multidisciplinary oncology team to evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and oversee the delivery of radiation therapy in a patient-centered clinical environment. It is anticipated that the candidate will provide coverage in two of three affiliated free-standing radiation oncology facilities.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients requiring radiation oncology services.
• Conduct consultations, follow-up visits, and treatment assessments.
• Develop and supervise individualized radiation treatment plans.
• Collaborate with medical oncologists, surgeons, medical physicists, dosimetrists, radiation therapists, and nursing staff.
• Review treatment planning and verify appropriate treatment delivery.
• Monitor patient response to therapy and manage treatment-related side effects.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant medical documentation.
• Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and care coordination activities as needed.

Assignment Details

• Location: Rhode Island
• Schedule: Flexible; full-time or part-time coverage
• Duration: Extended assignment preferred (immediate to end of June 2027); short-term availability will be considered
• Call Responsibilities: To be determined based on the facility's coverage needs.
• Compensation: Competitive locum tenens compensation
• Travel and Lodging: May be provided or reimbursed, subject to the assignment agreement.
• Credentialing and Licensing Support: Assistance will be available for licensing, credentialing and onboarding.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Flexible scheduling and assignment duration.
• Opportunity to support cancer care services throughout Rhode Island.
• Collaborative clinical environment with experienced oncology professionals.
• Competitive compensation and potential travel support.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients and their families.

Equal Opportunity Statement: The recruiting organization welcomes qualified applicants and is committed to fair and equitable employment practices.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an accredited residency in Radiation Oncology.
• US Board-certified or board-eligible in Radiation Oncology.
• Active Rhode Island medical license or eligibility to obtain appropriate licensure.
• Excellent clinical judgment, communication skills, and commitment to quality patient care.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary cancer care team.